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Week 2 matchup
Sporting News, The, Sept 20, 2004
By War Room scouts
This matchup should answer key questions about both teams: Will the Bengals protect Carson Palmer well enough? Can the Dolphins rush the passer without Adewale Ogunleye?
Jones (6-5, 310) is big and tough and plays with a violent explosiveness. He must handle the speed of Taylor (6-6, 260), a two-time Pro Bowl selection who was second in the AFC with 13 sacks last season. Without Ogunleye, who was traded to the Bears, on the other side, the Bengals will be able to slide their protection toward Taylor on passing downs. A guard, tight end or running back can help Jones, giving him an advantage in passing situations.
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The Dolphins will move Taylor to left end at times, trying to confuse the Bengals' protection and avoid double-teams. When Taylor lines up there, he'll match up against Pro Bowl tackle Willie Anderson, who has tremendous footwork and technique for a 340-pounder. The Dolphins will be at an advantage only if the Bengals don't adjust and Anderson has to block Taylor one-on-one. Palmer must identify where Taylor is and adjust pass protections, a lot to ask of a first-year starter. If Taylor tries to redirect and cross to the inside, expect Palmer to move the pocket through play-action fakes and rollout passes.
Keep an eye on Taylor's stance for an indication of what he is going to do. When his outside leg is back in his stance, he usually rushes upfield against the tackle. When his outside foot is up, he tends to run a stunt inside and work against a guard. Advantage: Dolphins.
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